I'm off on the African safari trip of a lifetime and I know we will be going to some of the animals' night watering holes, but how am I going to see anything in the dark?
I've got just the thing for you, its small, light and will give you amazing night vision.

A pair of infra-red binoculars?
No, its called an Elf Night-vision Scope. It fits into your palm, it's 4.5 inches long and can be used one-handed.

What does it do and how does it work?
It looks like an old fashioned-camera and its high-resolution image intensifiers light up the object you are looking at.

What if it's pitch black outside?
Then you can switch on the infra-red light source and get a clear image of the object.

Brilliant. So I can then see the animals clearly, not just their eyes?
Absolutely. It's great for bird watching at dusk or at any time when the light is not very good.

How much does it cost?
£149 plus £3.25p p&p. Call 01932 253333. A more expensive version, the Night Owl, which gives magnification x3, costs £245. Both take two AA batteries.